Stop letting him dull you, stop letting the whole fucking world trample you,” he shouts, making me flinch from the vehement demand. They’re marching to battle, and I’m the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war.

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Raven Kennedy is a California girl born and raised, whose love for books pushed her into creating her own worlds. This dark adult fantasy romance is inspired by the myth of King Midas and the gold-touched woman who realizes her true worth. By bestselling author Raven Kennedy, comes the first book in a stunning new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout. The only reason I'll be bending the knee for him again is to jerk it right back up to hit him in the groin.I’ve learned my lesson with trusting manipulative kings, so why does my chest constrict every time he’s near? Please note: This is an adult fantasy series with dark elements that may be triggering, including past emotional and physical trauma, violence, adult language, and explicit romance.

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But with Midas's noose getting tighter, and her feelings for Slade getting stronger, will Auren be able to free herself from the intricate web she finds herself in? Her constant reflection of herself, and those around her, have her making decisions that she never would have thought of before, and makes her a more well rounded character for it.Book 3 of this adult fantasy series continues in this epic story inspired by the myth of King Midas, fae, fated romance, and insurmountable greed. Reeling from this information, and heartbroken that the Midas she knew wasn't real, Auren starts laying down plans to become free. We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. No matter that I was in love with him when he dragged me across the kingdoms and brought me to that horrible icy place. Mist says Midas will officially recognise her baby as his, so it’ll be king or queen when it grows up.

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Midas has Auren locked in her room but she climbs (read: falls) out the window to speak to Rissa about a new plan. I’m now in a strange kingdom surrounded by liars, with no allies of my own, but I won’t sit idly by and let myself wither. If you can’t remember what happened in Gild and you need a refresher, then you’re in the right place. Lu walks Auren back to the castle but they bump into Queen Kaila, who has magic that manipulates people’s voices.My own good hated me, fought me, argued with me, but I didn't care, because I watched her slowly come out of her shell, peeling back one layer at a time, and it was stunning.

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We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. Whether she makes you laugh or cry, or whether the series is about a cupid or a gold-touched woman living in King Midas's gilded castle, she hopes to create characters that readers can root for. Taking chances can be like walking through a mudslide, where every inch of you gets stained, but regrets are the stagnant pools of deprivation, and I’ve been wading in them for far too long. Please note: There is explicit language and romance in this book, not suitable for those under the age of 18. When we were alone, when there were no other eyes around, he whispered pretty words and swore grand promises.The Cupidity omnibus includes “Signs of Cupidity,” “Bonds of Cupidity,” “Crimes of Cupidity,” and “For the Love of Cupidity. Can I really fall in love when the cities around me threaten to crumble and my fate hangs in the balance?